2011 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 273 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Because 2011 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac STS | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | STS | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 5133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
